SMALL-BORE


Meaning of SMALL-BORE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective

1.

a. of a firearm : having a small or relatively small bore ; especially : having a caliber of .22 inches — distinguished from big-bore

b. : of, relating to, or involving the use of small-bore firearms

small-bore competition

2. : narrow in outlook

small-bore politicians

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